About ‘NewsMom’

Julie Watts • Founder • NewsMom.com

Journalists tend to ask questions that others might not. We also have a professional (and ethical) obligation to investigate both sides of any story. So you can imagine my frustration as a first-time mom when I set out to prepare for my baby in the same way I would an investigation.

In a world of pay-for-play mommy blogs and messaging boards, my searches were saturated with “influencers” and “brand ambassadors” who were paid by the companies they covered. Sure, there’s a place for that, but I wanted unbiased, independent, multi-sourced content on topics related to parenting.

As a Consumer-Investigative Reporter, my beat includes technology, health, safety, scams, warnings, travel, pocketbook issues and much more. Suddenly, my professional research & resources had a more direct impact on my personal life, and many of my fellow #NewsMoms and Dads describe a similar transition.

#NewsMom: A mom who works in news and uses the skills and resources she’s developed as a journalist to research, prepare for and aid in her parenting.

As #NewsMoms (& Dads), we often instinctively share our research with friends and family, but we rarely get to publish or broadcast all that we’ve learned.

Similarly, the relevant parenting information that does make it into our reports is generally only accessible to those who happen to catch our broadcasts or stumble on to our station websites.

#NewsMomFeatures include a combination of original editorials, blogs and reviews that are intended to help parents better investigate various topics and products on their own.

NewsMom Editorials are in-depth original reports that may include opinions and personal anecdotes in addition to investigative research. Contributors often share how their professional research and reporting has impacted their parenting.

NewsMom Blogs & Reviews (aka The Lighter Side) include personal anecdotes about real-life experiences with popular products, apps and services. They are not endorsements (paid or otherwise) and they are never “sponsored.” These features may also include parenting tips, tricks, mom hacks and fun ideas.

As moms and dads, we have an intimate knowledge of the issues facing parents.

As journalists, we have an ethical obligation to remain independent and transparent. Our day jobs require that we avoid conflicts of interest and preclude us from accepting money for coverage.

#NewsMoms & Dads are not “influencers” or “brand ambassadors.” We are journalists, sharing our investigative stories, instincts and research skills with other parents.

PLEASE NOTE: What’s right for each #NewsMom contributor may not be right for your family.

This content is not meant to offer “advice” on any aspect of parenting. It is simply meant to provide information and resources so that each parent can make better-educated decisions for his or her family.

Reviews are not endorsements (paid or otherwise)—they are simply anecdotes about real-life experiences. NewsMom contributors are asked to disclose any personal connection they may have to any product or company they reference.

The views and opinions of #NewsMom contributors are not necessarily those of the news organizations that they work for or of NewsMom.com.

Julie WattsJulie is the consumer-investigative reporter for CBS in San Francisco. Her reports air nationally on CBS stations across the coun ...Read More

About #NewsMomBlogs (Editorials)

#NewsMomFeatures are more like "editorials" than "mommy blogs." You don’t have to wonder if this content is sponsored. #NewsMom contributors are journalists, not "influencers."
However, unlike traditional news reports, these are often written in the first person and may include opinions and personal anecdotes in addition to investigative research.
Got a topic you'd like us to cover? Pitch it on Facebook or Twitter @NewsMomDotCom(and follow us while you're there!).

About #NewsMomNews

#NewsMomNewsfeatures relevant “news you can use” from mainstream media outlets.
Many of these stories are reposted here with added tidbits that are particularly useful for parents.
Got a story you think we should share? Pitch us on Facebook or Twitter @NewsMomDotCom(and follow us while you're there!).

About #NewsMomReviews

#NewsMomReviews are written by journalists, not “brand ambassadors.”
They are not endorsements (paid or otherwise).
These reviews are simply anecdotes about real-life experiences with popular products, apps and services.
Got a topic you’d like us to cover? Pitch it on Facebook or Twitter @NewsMomDotCom(and follow us while you're there!).

#NewsMom Sections

#NewsMomNews features relevant “news for parents” from mainstream media outlets. Many of these reports include additional reporter commentary, anecdotes or useful information that was left out of the original reports.
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#NewsMomFeatures include original editorials, commentary and reviews, based on a combination of professional research and personal parenting experiences. These features are intended to help parents better investigate topics and products that are important to them.
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#NewsMomReviews include personal anecdotes about real-life experiences with popular products, apps and services. They are not endorsements (paid or otherwise) and they are never “sponsored.” [Read More...]